Family-friendly Meiringen / Hasliberg ski resort is situated in beautiful surroundings to the southeast of the capital city, Bern, and is a snowboarding Mecca. Skiing ranges from easy to advanced, over 60kms of rough and enjoyable terrain. There are a plethora of winter sports activities, and facilities for children are excellent.

Meiringen and Hasliberg are small resorts, as far as accommodation goes, but you'll find all the modern facilities of a large town. Sports and souvenir shops are plentiful and there are even museums. Slope-side hotels, chalets, and apartments have 4,500 beds available, and 45 additional lodging facilities are available nearby.

There are 60kms of groomed slopes with a longest run of 12kms. Skiing difficulty is fairly evenly split, with 30 per cent of runs suited to beginners; 40 per cent for intermediates; and 30 per cent for advanced skiers. Sixteen ski lifts have a capacity for over 15,000 people per hour. There are also 38kms of cross-country skiing trails.

In addition to the skiing, there are also 40kms of winter walking paths and 10kms of tobogganing runs; while snowboarding is available with an excellent terrain park and half-pipe. Other winter activities include: heli-skiing, ice-skating (natural), curling, mountaineering and paragliding. There's also archery, badminton, a fitness centre and an indoor swimming pool. Après-ski consists of folklore evenings, and bars and discos.

The December to April ski season at Meiringen / Hasliberg ski resort has good snow in February, with cheaper deals at the beginning and towards the end of the season, and in mid-January.

Zürich International Airport is the preferred entry point and has the most convenient transfer options, with hourly trains, via Lucerne, to Meiringen. Those who prefer more comfort and convenience should hire a car at the airport.